Great find - had their "Eggs in Purgatory" - poached eggs on toasted Tuscan bread with tomato sauce with parmigiana cheese that was absolutely amazing. Ordered a coconut and chocolate scone (usually have low expectations) but it was wonderful, toasted warm oozing with butter. The freshly brewed coffee was exceptional. Service was friendly and very attentive. Off the beaten path but worth the trip. read more

On The Way Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rye, New York

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Love, love, love the blueberry pancakes. Aside from my wife's and mom's versions, On the Way's are my favorite of all-time. Whenever we have guests in town, we bring them here on Saturday or Sunday for breakfast. Everyone always seems to get something different, so we all try each other's and it's allllll good. But man, those blueberry pancakes. I always come back to them! The staff and owners are extremely friendly, and it's just a nice place to sit, eat, and relax. The burgers are supposed to be excellent (same beef as that in a Shake Shack burger), but I haven't tried them yet. Soon! Oh, and how could I forget the coffee? It's SUPER. Can't believe the lack of respect this place gets on yelp! Do not be fooled! They didn't win best pancakes in the county for no reason. read more

We decided to try On the Way based on the reviews. I was not impressed with their food or their service. My pancakes, which I had high hopes for based on reviews, were served cold. Our eggs were fine, but nothing special. I ordered a double toasted English muffin with my meal and it came out lightly toasted. We weren't brought syrup or the butter on the side that we ordered. We kept having to ask for things that would normally be given to us. The food was a lot more expensive than other comparable breakfast places with similar menus, and the portions are smaller. We will not be going back and still searching for our go-to weekend breakfast place. read more

We come here for breakfast. They do a really great job and deliver high quality food. They care about their customers which they display through great service. Everything is made fresh to order, including the sausage and bacon, which I cannot say is the same for most breakfast restaurants. We will keep coming back! read more

Found by chance. Nice nestled between a gas station and liquor store. Small venue open only for breakfast and lunch and a real find. Filled with locals which is always a good sign started with the ice coffee and an awesome hot chocolate piled with whipped cream and fudge. The blueberry pancakes popped blueberry and came with rest whipped cream and syrup (extra $3 for the tea syrup) and the pancakes are truly puffy and delicious; the 3 egg omelette was tasty with farm fresh eggs, nicely done potatoes (not greasy) and toasted Tuscan toast which was awesome. The bacons was very good but a tad expensive at $4 for 3 slices. Overall $50 for 2 people plus my son who had 2 orders of the bacon. No credit cards so note that. Very friendly service and lovely hosts. read more

Hands down one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and you can tell the team takes pride in what they are serving to you. Food is excellent: have options for both those who favor sweet or savory. I highly recommend this little gem of a place in Rye, NY. read more

This place is really cute and the waitstaff is very friendly. The food is delicious, but if you're expecting brunch, come on Sunday because they stop serving breakfast at 11 on Saturday. read more

Amazing lunch spot. The wraps are incredible. Fast, friendly service. Looking forward to many more trips here.

I highly recommend going to on the way cafe. I live in Massachusetts but any time I'm going to New York or threw New York I have to stop by on the way cafe .the food is amazing and the service is amazing. It's a gem . I wish they were in Massachusetts read more

This place has thee best burgers, and the home made crumb cake is the best I ever had; my favorite dessert so I have tried many. This is no.1 I will be back the food is top quality so is the service thanks for a lunch to remember see you all soon. I will make my way to On the Way Cafe read more

Like the blueberry pancakes. The specials are good to try too. Just remember it's a small place, and it's behind the Sunoco Gas Station, so you may missed if you're not pay attention. If we are in this area, we'll stop here again for breakfast! read more

Our favorite neighborhood breakfast place. Always a treat to go and get the best pancakes. Don't miss this place but bring cash. read more

Very good. Friendly staff. Had a great organic omelet and a fantastic cappuccino. Only downside is cash only so I took a star for that. As long as you are prepared for that it is a slam dunk. Not much to see from the outside but the inside is clean and charming. We'll be back next time we're in the area. read more

10 of us enjoyed a fabulous breakfast, and were very pleased overall. This place is located just before the entrance to Playland, tucked behind a gas station. Menu had a great selections of breakfast standards, along with a variety of pancakes, interesting sides for eggs (pancetta!), but oddly no Belgian waffle choices. No biggie. Wonderful staff and management and we hope to be back again when in the area. read more

It's hard to find a locally run business these days that is thriving. I loved discovering On the Way because you feel like you've walked into a cafe that is run with care and passion for its patrons. I enjoyed an organic 3 egg omelette with a great side of hash browns. They have such friendly service and a warm ambience. This is conveniently located near I 95 which makes for a much better road stop over chains. Just remember to grab cash or use their ATM at the cafe. read more

This was a nice little find! Upscale and delicious. They are known for their pancakes, which I did not have. I had a delicious omelette with tomatoes, asparagus, and goat cheese. Coffee was great and my cup was refilled numerous times by an attentive waiter! It's a small place tucked away very close to the entrance of Playland. read more

A silly excuse for a diner. Comically small portions of normal, average diner food aka food I make at home when I'm lazy and hungover. Hostess bragged that eggs were "cracked in-house" and they made the pancake batter themselves. I would hope so? TL/DR: A child could make this food, at least give me enough of it. read more

We are always looking for a cozy place to have a good breakfast, and On The Way Cafe is a true winner! All of the ingredients are fresh and many local. The owners are really friendly and the staff is excellent. It's great to be able to order just what you want and not have to always take the giant portions most diners force on you. There are so many delicious options, but the basics like eggs, over easy with hash browns and bacon is great! Last but not least, the coffee is worth the trip for from anywhere! Remember, cash only, but they even thought of that with an ATM machine in house. Fantastic place! read more

I don't know where to begin. This place was on my husband and I's list of places to go so we walked in with expectations. The inside is warm and inviting. We got there right before they stop serving breakfast around 11 however they were kind enough to let us know and still offer to put in a breakfast order since we didn't realize. They were prompt and attentive and our orders came out in a very timely manner. We had an omelet and a short stack of pancakes which was all light and amazing. They even put hot sauce on the table along with the other typical condiments without us even asking which we found nice since we usually have to ask and then we typically are given Tabasco. We are looking forward to going back. read more

They provided us with excellent service. We had the Eggs in Purgatory and Wrap with grilled vegetables. They were both delicious. Everything was fresh and well prepared. We got there just after they were no longer serving breakfast so we missed it. We plan to stop again when we travel this way. read more

Found this on Yelp while in the area to see Trey Anastasia Band at the Capitol theatre in Port Chester. A bit hard to find via Google, but called and they were super helpful. The service was top notch from the time we sat down until the time we paid the check. We had the coffee cake and pancakes. All breakfast options sounded appealing, and were all reasonably priced. I would highly recommend stopping in for delicious, creative home cooked food with great service; something lost in the restaurant business today. read more

This is our neighborhood gem for breakfast and brunch. Their lunch is also good but more famous for breakfast. If you're there, please be sure to check out their daily scones. They are so good and different each time. read more

A charming cafe with high quality food and attentive service. It is a little hard to find, tucked behind a gas station and a flower shop, but well worth seeking out. A great choice for weekend brunch with the family or out-of-town guests. The blueberry pancakes were quite good; crispy, fruity and served with real maple syrup. My wife had the yogurt parfait and a homemade scone, both were excellent. The prices were fair, breakfast entrees were in the $8 to $12 range. Overall we were very pleased with our two visits here and plan to return again soon. Hoping to sample their lunch menu next time. read more

Just a random breakfast stop, almost missed it tucked behind the gas station. Super friendly staff, hazelnut scone was INCREDIBLE!

Excellent food for breakfast and lunch, fast and friendly service. Great coffee. A thousand times better than the highway. We always stop here on the way to New England. Be prepared: it is cash only. read more

I saw the word "cafe" in the title and stopped in for some iced coffee. It wasn't what I expected since it was more of a eat-in establishment, but it looked very nice and they do takeout. The staff was very pleasant and willing to accommodate my request for an iced coffee to-go. And then came the showstopper: coffee ice cubes (i.e. the ice cubes in the iced coffee are made out of coffee)! I've only been one or two other places that do this and I LOVE IT - the coffee doesn't dilute as the ice melts. So, apologies that this review isn't about the food, but if you are driving through Rye and want a decent iced coffee - I highly recommend! read more

My boyfriend and I both got the breakfast corner set and shared an order of short stack pancakes. The food was really great; the eggs were cooked perfectly. The pancakes were light and fluffy as well. The only downside would be the price, but I would definitely come back again because it's worth it! read more

Great place! Short menu, everything is fresh and delicious. Must try!!! The cakes, the eggs, the pancakes, the bacon-egg-and-cheese! It is all absolutely to die for. Love coming here for weekend breakfast. Just be mindful that this is a small place (so sometimes you might have to wait to be seated, even at the bar area) and it is CASH ONLY (there is an ATM machine on site though). Enjoy! read more

Great spot....excellent breakfast....Eggs in Purgatory....poached eggs on toasted Tuscan bread covered with tomato sauce.....very friendly owners/hosts. I'll definitely return. read more

I don't usually like scones because they are so dry. These are on another level!! I had peach scone and my GF had date walnut. SO GOOD. today's specials were eggs in purgatory and crab and goat cheese omelet. Both great. If you are looking for a classic American great home cooking style breakfast with pancakes eggs sausage and great coffee..this is the place. And the vibe is traditional small town charm. It was perfect for a Sunday morning brunch. read more

GREAT breakfast! Had a cheese omelette and shared a short stack of blueberry pancakes with my friend. Eggs were delicious and pancakes were among the best I've ever had. Friendly, attentive service and nice ambience. read more

Came in for brunch on our way back to the city from upstate. Coffee is just okay, service is just okay, home fries were served cold. I didn't enjoy my spicy southwest scramble. The best thing on my plate was the rye toast. It seems as though there were too many people to the point that the waiters couldn't keep up. read more

On the Way reopened in April 2010 and my family were eager to get back to their Sunday morning breakfast place. We first went a week after it had reopened and it's fair to say that there were a few problems. Food took too long to make it's way to the tables and when it did arrive it was cold and under seasoned. I decided to give it another try before writing a review and I'm glad I did. We headed there on Father's Day which was a mistake on our part because the place was bursting at the seams. There was a 20 minute wait for a table and then another half hour for the food to arrive. When it did I was pleasantly surprised. Everything had been executed well, it was hot and the seasoning was spot on and. The pancakes and french toast were excellent and my omlett was well done. The kids were kept entertained with crayons and paper during the wait and it was a great atmosphere. Overall it was a good experience. read more

Nice hostess who asked us where we were from and gave us tips about what to see in the area. The food was good though not huge portions. Cash only. read more

Looked for a great brunch place in YELP and found "On The Way Cafe". What a find! The place is neat and inviting and hidden behind a gas station, "on the way" to Playland. The menu is innovative and full of delicious choices. I had the egg white frittata, and it was flavorful and healthy. The coffee was strong and robust. I will be back to taste the burgers that the owner cooed about while we were there! read more

First of all, I used the reservation booking option right here on Yelp. So glad I did. Two of us showed up for Sunday breakfast. The place was packed with a wait, but lo and behold there was our table for two with a comforting (reserved) sign place on it. The place was packed and the hostess was frazzled. It did take a few minutes for her to catch up and seat us. Once seated, things improved. Fantastic coffee...but what's with the tea cup sized cups? I needed 3 refills...both because ti was delicious and small portions. Luckily, a fresh batch of crumb cakes came out of the oven, and the two of us split a decadent, buttery, melt in your mouth cake that should not be missed. I got an add items omelette. The omelette was good, the home fries were excellent...real potatoes with real spices. She got banana walnut pancakes that were too sweet for me but perfect for her. I would have loved a Bloody Mary, which they don't serve, and our waiter overheard me, and did his best to make me a virgin drink...tomato juice, hot sauce, pepper, etc. A+ for effort. Nice people, good food, busy Sundays...check 'em out. read more

We were visiting the area last weekend and had read about this totally charming little cafe and planned to eat breakfast there. And, we are so happy we did! This is a casual, cozy, friendly little cafe that serves a fantastic breakfast with friendly, welcoming staff. We were treated to a lengthy discussion of the breakfast specials, sources of their very fresh ingredients and even cooking methods. The food was delicious, skillfully prepared with fresh ingredients. If we lived nearby, I would make this a regular spot. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Stopped by for Sunday brunch. We are new to the area, and our stove is broken, so we have been on a tear of local restaurants. This place, in the back of a small market and gas station, is full of charm and reeks of hole in the wall when you walk in. Kids ordered blueberry pancakes, and my wife and I ordered omelettes. Fantastic food! Pancakes were stretchy and doughy, eggs were perfectly prepared, and the price was right! read more

We were in town for a concert at the Capitol and had breakfast "On Our Way" home. Service was great - really friendly! Great coffee and we had the 3-egg omelet (eggscellent). But the real star of the breakfast was their Crumb Cake! Get it if you go there - it comes in several flavors - we had the plain 'ol crumb cake (warm from the oven) and it was awesome! Will return to this little gem. read more

First time there. I had the grilled chicken wrap with mixed veg. The homemade bread was slamming, the chicken was seasoned well and the veg mix was perfect. Would love to go again and try more on menu! read more